Jessica J. González
@jgo4justice.bsky.social
Co-CEO of @FreePress.bsky.social. Board member @AmericasVoice.bsky.social & Latino Media Collaborative. Los Angeles-based chingona lawyer.
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Are you curious about who FCC Chair Brendan Carr is, after his most recent abuse of power resulting in ABC's suspension of Jimmy Kimmel?
Last fall I wrote for @thehill.com about the threat Carr posed to free speech. Unfortunately he's met all of my expectations.
thehill.com/opinion/camp...
Last fall I wrote for @thehill.com about the threat Carr posed to free speech. Unfortunately he's met all of my expectations.
thehill.com/opinion/camp...
Here’s @freepress.bsky.social’s new fact sheet about how media mergers are undermining free speech, creativity and media independence.
Learn what’s happening and what you can do to help. www.freepress.net/download/fre...
Learn what’s happening and what you can do to help. www.freepress.net/download/fre...
www.freepress.net
November 10, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Here’s @freepress.bsky.social’s new fact sheet about how media mergers are undermining free speech, creativity and media independence.
Learn what’s happening and what you can do to help. www.freepress.net/download/fre...
Learn what’s happening and what you can do to help. www.freepress.net/download/fre...
Reposted by Jessica J. González
📽️ WATCH: The U.S. government doesn’t track how often immigration agents detain citizens. So ProPublica did.
We found more than 170 incidents since the start of Trump’s second term. Americans have been kicked, dragged and held for days without access to lawyers.
➡️ Full story: propub.li/3LjuAVS
We found more than 170 incidents since the start of Trump’s second term. Americans have been kicked, dragged and held for days without access to lawyers.
➡️ Full story: propub.li/3LjuAVS
November 3, 2025 at 2:02 AM
📽️ WATCH: The U.S. government doesn’t track how often immigration agents detain citizens. So ProPublica did.
We found more than 170 incidents since the start of Trump’s second term. Americans have been kicked, dragged and held for days without access to lawyers.
➡️ Full story: propub.li/3LjuAVS
We found more than 170 incidents since the start of Trump’s second term. Americans have been kicked, dragged and held for days without access to lawyers.
➡️ Full story: propub.li/3LjuAVS
FCC Chair Brendan Carr's "message to media executives is clear: You can have all the mergers you want, as long as you kiss Trump’s ring first. But if you don’t bow down, look out."
New analysis from @notaaroncraig.bsky.social @freepress.bsky.social:
pressingissues.org/fcc-chairman...
New analysis from @notaaroncraig.bsky.social @freepress.bsky.social:
pressingissues.org/fcc-chairman...
Uh Oh, the FCC Chairman Is Podcasting Again
To Brendan Carr, the ‘public interest standard’ means whatever helps King Trump
pressingissues.org
October 24, 2025 at 4:30 PM
FCC Chair Brendan Carr's "message to media executives is clear: You can have all the mergers you want, as long as you kiss Trump’s ring first. But if you don’t bow down, look out."
New analysis from @notaaroncraig.bsky.social @freepress.bsky.social:
pressingissues.org/fcc-chairman...
New analysis from @notaaroncraig.bsky.social @freepress.bsky.social:
pressingissues.org/fcc-chairman...
Reposted by Jessica J. González
DHS was caught lying about almost this exact same series of events — an agent shooting someone after that person allegedly rammed the agent’s car — less than 3 weeks ago, in Chicago
www.kktv.com/2025/10/21/u...
www.kktv.com/2025/10/21/u...
Immigration agents shot a suspect after he rammed their vehicle during LA stop, DHS says
A DHS spokeswoman says the man rammed officers' car with his vehicle and tried to escape after he was pulled over in a traffic stop.
www.kktv.com
October 22, 2025 at 2:38 AM
DHS was caught lying about almost this exact same series of events — an agent shooting someone after that person allegedly rammed the agent’s car — less than 3 weeks ago, in Chicago
www.kktv.com/2025/10/21/u...
www.kktv.com/2025/10/21/u...
As millions of Americans prepare to take the streets to peaceably assemble at #NoKings protests tomorrow, I take on the GOP’s mounting threats to this core constitutional right.
Free Press Co-CEO @jgo4justice.bsky.social has a powerful piece on how GOP leaders are criminalizing protests and portraying progressive activists as terrorists.
https://pressingissues.org/gop-escalates-opposition-to-peaceful-protest/
https://pressingissues.org/gop-escalates-opposition-to-peaceful-protest/
October 17, 2025 at 2:17 PM
As millions of Americans prepare to take the streets to peaceably assemble at #NoKings protests tomorrow, I take on the GOP’s mounting threats to this core constitutional right.
Ah, the whole “kids will be kids” and it sucks when “scumbags” expose their bigotry line.
A couple thoughts:
1. Girls and kids of color - together a majority of kids in the US - aren’t spewing this shit. It harms them.
2. The Young Republicans are 18-40. Adults.
thehill.com/homenews/adm...
A couple thoughts:
1. Girls and kids of color - together a majority of kids in the US - aren’t spewing this shit. It harms them.
2. The Young Republicans are 18-40. Adults.
thehill.com/homenews/adm...
thehill.com
October 16, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Ah, the whole “kids will be kids” and it sucks when “scumbags” expose their bigotry line.
A couple thoughts:
1. Girls and kids of color - together a majority of kids in the US - aren’t spewing this shit. It harms them.
2. The Young Republicans are 18-40. Adults.
thehill.com/homenews/adm...
A couple thoughts:
1. Girls and kids of color - together a majority of kids in the US - aren’t spewing this shit. It harms them.
2. The Young Republicans are 18-40. Adults.
thehill.com/homenews/adm...
OpenAI wants to brand itself as a do-gooder but these tactics to silence critics are straight out of the tech broligarch playbook.
www.nbcnews.com/tech/tech-ne...
www.nbcnews.com/tech/tech-ne...
OpenAI accused of using legal tactics to silence nonprofits
Seven nonprofit groups that have criticized OpenAI say it sent them wide-ranging subpoenas as part of its litigation against Elon Musk.
www.nbcnews.com
October 16, 2025 at 1:55 PM
OpenAI wants to brand itself as a do-gooder but these tactics to silence critics are straight out of the tech broligarch playbook.
www.nbcnews.com/tech/tech-ne...
www.nbcnews.com/tech/tech-ne...
Unapologetically repugnant.
EXCLUSIVE: Thousands of leaked messages show leaders of Young Republican groups joking about gas chambers, slavery and rape in a private Telegram chat.
Inside rising GOP leaders’ racist chats — obtained by POLITICO and spanning more than 7 months👇
Inside rising GOP leaders’ racist chats — obtained by POLITICO and spanning more than 7 months👇
‘I love Hitler’: Leaked messages expose Young Republicans’ racist chat
Thousands of private messages reveal young GOP leaders joking about gas chambers, slavery and rape.
www.politico.com
October 14, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Unapologetically repugnant.
I lead @freepress.bsky.social with @notaaroncraig.bsky.social.
We advocate for press freedom, racial justice and democracy.
Unlike Bari Weiss' The Free Press, we don't sell out to corporations or authoritarian governments.
Check out our work: www.freepress.net/2025-fall-up...
We advocate for press freedom, racial justice and democracy.
Unlike Bari Weiss' The Free Press, we don't sell out to corporations or authoritarian governments.
Check out our work: www.freepress.net/2025-fall-up...
2025 Fall Update: Taking on Corruption, Capitulation and Attacks on Democracy
Learn what Free Press and Free Press Action have accomplished so far in 2025 at a time of rising threats to our democracy.
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October 14, 2025 at 4:05 PM
I lead @freepress.bsky.social with @notaaroncraig.bsky.social.
We advocate for press freedom, racial justice and democracy.
Unlike Bari Weiss' The Free Press, we don't sell out to corporations or authoritarian governments.
Check out our work: www.freepress.net/2025-fall-up...
We advocate for press freedom, racial justice and democracy.
Unlike Bari Weiss' The Free Press, we don't sell out to corporations or authoritarian governments.
Check out our work: www.freepress.net/2025-fall-up...
The Speaker of the House says #NoKings protesters “hate America.”
I’m gonna have to call BS. I’d bet that very few people love protesting. The weather, the crowds. I actually don’t like it and I protest often.
Because I love my country, and I know that non-violent protest makes it better.
I’m gonna have to call BS. I’d bet that very few people love protesting. The weather, the crowds. I actually don’t like it and I protest often.
Because I love my country, and I know that non-violent protest makes it better.
October 10, 2025 at 8:08 PM
The Speaker of the House says #NoKings protesters “hate America.”
I’m gonna have to call BS. I’d bet that very few people love protesting. The weather, the crowds. I actually don’t like it and I protest often.
Because I love my country, and I know that non-violent protest makes it better.
I’m gonna have to call BS. I’d bet that very few people love protesting. The weather, the crowds. I actually don’t like it and I protest often.
Because I love my country, and I know that non-violent protest makes it better.
Shame on Apple and Tim Cook. We should be free to criticize ICE which is wreaking havoc on our communities and causing immense harm that will last people their entire lifetimes. This is a gross misuse of the hate speech rules.
migrantinsider.com/p/scoop-appl...
migrantinsider.com/p/scoop-appl...
SCOOP: Apple Quietly Made ICE Agents a Protected Class
Internal emails show tech giant used anti-hate-speech rules meant for minorities to block an app documenting immigration enforcement.
migrantinsider.com
October 8, 2025 at 10:27 PM
Shame on Apple and Tim Cook. We should be free to criticize ICE which is wreaking havoc on our communities and causing immense harm that will last people their entire lifetimes. This is a gross misuse of the hate speech rules.
migrantinsider.com/p/scoop-appl...
migrantinsider.com/p/scoop-appl...
Reposted by Jessica J. González
Last week Trump lackey Brendan Carr, went into full damage control before a panel of disbelieving journalists.
But no amount of dodging and dishonesty could save Carr from the truth, or salvage his reputation as Trump's go-to censor at the FCC.
@mattfieldwood.bsky.social has the receipts:
But no amount of dodging and dishonesty could save Carr from the truth, or salvage his reputation as Trump's go-to censor at the FCC.
@mattfieldwood.bsky.social has the receipts:
Another Carr Wreck
How the current FCC chairman is ignoring the truth about free speech
pressingissues.org
October 7, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Last week Trump lackey Brendan Carr, went into full damage control before a panel of disbelieving journalists.
But no amount of dodging and dishonesty could save Carr from the truth, or salvage his reputation as Trump's go-to censor at the FCC.
@mattfieldwood.bsky.social has the receipts:
But no amount of dodging and dishonesty could save Carr from the truth, or salvage his reputation as Trump's go-to censor at the FCC.
@mattfieldwood.bsky.social has the receipts:
Reposted by Jessica J. González
"It’s easy to understand why CBS’ newsroom staff are in full meltdown."
Nepo-billionaire David Ellison's plan to acquire Bari Weiss’ right-leaning outlet The Free Press (not us) isn't about financial gain - it's a signal to the anti-mainstream media crowd that CBS News is being reshaped.
A 🧵...
Nepo-billionaire David Ellison's plan to acquire Bari Weiss’ right-leaning outlet The Free Press (not us) isn't about financial gain - it's a signal to the anti-mainstream media crowd that CBS News is being reshaped.
A 🧵...
September 5, 2025 at 6:42 PM
"It’s easy to understand why CBS’ newsroom staff are in full meltdown."
Nepo-billionaire David Ellison's plan to acquire Bari Weiss’ right-leaning outlet The Free Press (not us) isn't about financial gain - it's a signal to the anti-mainstream media crowd that CBS News is being reshaped.
A 🧵...
Nepo-billionaire David Ellison's plan to acquire Bari Weiss’ right-leaning outlet The Free Press (not us) isn't about financial gain - it's a signal to the anti-mainstream media crowd that CBS News is being reshaped.
A 🧵...
Reposted by Jessica J. González
"Earlier this week, a Boston judge ruled that the Trump administration has engaged in a campaign to censor students' speech — namely, students voicing support for Palestinian freedom and rights." - @attorneynora.bsky.social via Democracy Now!
WATCH: www.democracynow.org/2025/10/3/ma...
WATCH: www.democracynow.org/2025/10/3/ma...
October 7, 2025 at 6:37 PM
"Earlier this week, a Boston judge ruled that the Trump administration has engaged in a campaign to censor students' speech — namely, students voicing support for Palestinian freedom and rights." - @attorneynora.bsky.social via Democracy Now!
WATCH: www.democracynow.org/2025/10/3/ma...
WATCH: www.democracynow.org/2025/10/3/ma...
Because I cannot stand even one more pandering LinkedIn message mistaking @freepress.bsky.social for THE Free Press and/or me for CBS sellout Bari Weiss, please read this piece by @timkarr.bsky.social explaining what our Free Press stands for - and against. www.freepress.net/blog/this-fr...
What's in a Name: This Free Press Isn't 'The' Free Press
While Bari Weiss borrowed our name, our two organizations could not be more different. Here’s why.
www.freepress.net
October 7, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Because I cannot stand even one more pandering LinkedIn message mistaking @freepress.bsky.social for THE Free Press and/or me for CBS sellout Bari Weiss, please read this piece by @timkarr.bsky.social explaining what our Free Press stands for - and against. www.freepress.net/blog/this-fr...
The real @freepress.bsky.social will continue fighting against media capitulation to government actors.
The real @freepress.bsky.social will never be bought by an Ellison, a Murdoch or a Musk.
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The real @freepress.bsky.social will continue fighting against media capitulation to government actors.
Reposted by Jessica J. González
Amidst a violent crackdown, the Trump administration has set its sights on anyone monitoring its expanding immigration enforcement operations—and it’s turning to major tech companies to help, writes Free Press advocacy director Jenna Ruddock.
Amidst Violent Immigration Raids, DHS Turns to Big Tech to Silence Dissent | TechPolicy.Press
Free Press advocacy director Jenna Ruddock says the Trump administration is targeting anyone monitoring its expanding immigration enforcement operations.
www.techpolicy.press
October 4, 2025 at 12:09 AM
Amidst a violent crackdown, the Trump administration has set its sights on anyone monitoring its expanding immigration enforcement operations—and it’s turning to major tech companies to help, writes Free Press advocacy director Jenna Ruddock.
.@mmasnick.bsky.social perfectly explains the lack of outrage about the DOJ's demand that app stores remove an app based on the content of the app.
The right's “censorship” crusade, "was never about protecting free speech or preventing government overreach."
www.techdirt.com/2025/10/03/d...
The right's “censorship” crusade, "was never about protecting free speech or preventing government overreach."
www.techdirt.com/2025/10/03/d...
DOJ Demands Removal Of ICEBlock App; Why Are The ‘Free Speech Warriors’ Suddenly So Quiet?
For years now, the MAGA crowd has been absolutely convinced that the Biden administration engaged in the most egregious censorship campaign in American history. They’ve waved around the Murth…
www.techdirt.com
October 3, 2025 at 6:56 PM
.@mmasnick.bsky.social perfectly explains the lack of outrage about the DOJ's demand that app stores remove an app based on the content of the app.
The right's “censorship” crusade, "was never about protecting free speech or preventing government overreach."
www.techdirt.com/2025/10/03/d...
The right's “censorship” crusade, "was never about protecting free speech or preventing government overreach."
www.techdirt.com/2025/10/03/d...
Reposted by Jessica J. González
My husband was detained by ICE today
Juan Muñoz, an American citizen, father of 2, and local government official, was peacefully protesting w. other elected officials. He was assaulted and taken away
I have had zero contact or updates since
#SOS
@duckworth.senate.gov @durbin.senate.gov
Juan Muñoz, an American citizen, father of 2, and local government official, was peacefully protesting w. other elected officials. He was assaulted and taken away
I have had zero contact or updates since
#SOS
@duckworth.senate.gov @durbin.senate.gov
October 3, 2025 at 5:12 PM
My husband was detained by ICE today
Juan Muñoz, an American citizen, father of 2, and local government official, was peacefully protesting w. other elected officials. He was assaulted and taken away
I have had zero contact or updates since
#SOS
@duckworth.senate.gov @durbin.senate.gov
Juan Muñoz, an American citizen, father of 2, and local government official, was peacefully protesting w. other elected officials. He was assaulted and taken away
I have had zero contact or updates since
#SOS
@duckworth.senate.gov @durbin.senate.gov
Today @freepress.bsky.social joined @techfreedom.org and six dozen other organizations and First Amendment scholars from across the political spectrum to send FCC Chair Brendan Carr a message: that his threats to broadcasters violate the Constitution. techfreedom.org/wp-content/u...
techfreedom.org
October 1, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Today @freepress.bsky.social joined @techfreedom.org and six dozen other organizations and First Amendment scholars from across the political spectrum to send FCC Chair Brendan Carr a message: that his threats to broadcasters violate the Constitution. techfreedom.org/wp-content/u...
Reposted by Jessica J. González
We're joined by Free Press' co-CEO @jgo4justice.bsky.social as we listen to Brendan Carr at today's FCC's open meeting.
"We have our people inside the meeting today to protest, peacefully, Carr's government outreach and to let them know that we are watching."
WATCH: www.youtube.com/watch?v=fMZ8...
"We have our people inside the meeting today to protest, peacefully, Carr's government outreach and to let them know that we are watching."
WATCH: www.youtube.com/watch?v=fMZ8...
September 30, 2025 at 2:44 PM
We're joined by Free Press' co-CEO @jgo4justice.bsky.social as we listen to Brendan Carr at today's FCC's open meeting.
"We have our people inside the meeting today to protest, peacefully, Carr's government outreach and to let them know that we are watching."
WATCH: www.youtube.com/watch?v=fMZ8...
"We have our people inside the meeting today to protest, peacefully, Carr's government outreach and to let them know that we are watching."
WATCH: www.youtube.com/watch?v=fMZ8...
Career agency employees are some of the smartest people I know. I bet very few of them are buying this nonsense.
SCOOP — The White House instructed all federal agency leadership on Tuesday to send out a mandatory message to workers blaming the impending potential government shutdown on House Democrats, The Handbasket was first to learn. Absolutely no modifications to the email were permitted.
My story:
My story:
Trump mandates all federal agencies send email blaming Dems for potential gov’t shutdown
Workers call the partisan email "a vile slap in the face."
www.thehandbasket.co
September 30, 2025 at 10:59 PM
Career agency employees are some of the smartest people I know. I bet very few of them are buying this nonsense.
Reposted by Jessica J. González
Finally, @agomezfcc.bsky.social gets her turn.
As she notes, Carr’s threatened #FCC actions would be blatantly unconstitutional under the #FirstAmendment.
But the threats are the point. 🎯
As she notes, Carr’s threatened #FCC actions would be blatantly unconstitutional under the #FirstAmendment.
But the threats are the point. 🎯
September 30, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Finally, @agomezfcc.bsky.social gets her turn.
As she notes, Carr’s threatened #FCC actions would be blatantly unconstitutional under the #FirstAmendment.
But the threats are the point. 🎯
As she notes, Carr’s threatened #FCC actions would be blatantly unconstitutional under the #FirstAmendment.
But the threats are the point. 🎯
Reposted by Jessica J. González
“I have no comment about Senator Cruz” slamming my censorship threats.
— tough guy Brendan Carr, Trump’s censorship Czarr
— tough guy Brendan Carr, Trump’s censorship Czarr
September 30, 2025 at 4:50 PM
“I have no comment about Senator Cruz” slamming my censorship threats.
— tough guy Brendan Carr, Trump’s censorship Czarr
— tough guy Brendan Carr, Trump’s censorship Czarr